Can you download iMessage on a non-Apple device?

Simply put, you can’t officially use iMessage on Android because Apple’s messaging service runs on a special end-to-end encrypted system using its own dedicated servers. And, because the messages are encrypted, the messaging network is only available to devices that know how to decrypt the messages.

Can non iPhone users receive iMessage?

You can’t. iMessage is from Apple and it only works between Apple Devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. If you use the Messages app to send a message to a non-apple device, it will be send as a SMS instead. If you cannot send a SMS, you can also use a third-party messenger like FB Messenger or WhatsApp.

How can I get iMessage on my iPhone without using data?

If you don’t have a data plan, or turn your data off occasionally, then it is recommended to turn off iMessage altogether and use regular text messaging instead. To do this, go to Settings > Messages and toggle iMessage off.

How do I turn off iMessage for non iPhone users?

Deregister iMessage on your iPhone or online

1. If you transferred your SIM card from your iPhone to a non-Apple phone, put it back in your iPhone.
2. Make sure that you’re connected to your cellular data network.
3. Tap Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.

How do you send a non iMessage from iPhone?

Send messages as texts on a manual basis

1. Go to Settings > Messages.
2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to off.
3. When iMessage is unavailable, individual messages will not send. Tap and hold these individual messages until you get an option menu.
4. Tap Send as Text Message.

How do I send a message to a non Apple device?

On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Add a check to both your phone number and email address. Then go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding and enable the device or devices that you want to forward messages to.

Why is my phone sending iMessages instead of text messages?

First, you’ll want to check that iMessage is turned on, and confirm that your iCloud account and receiving addresses are correctly set in the “Send & Receive” section. Also, you’ll want to set “Send as SMS” to Off.

Can you send iMessage without Wi-Fi?

iMessage is Apple’s own instant messaging service that sends messages over the Internet, using your data. They only work when you have an Internet connection. To send iMessages, you need a data plan, or you can send them over WiFi.

Can someone receive an iMessage without Wi-Fi?

It has to have an internet connection. If there is no wifi nor cellular connection, it’s not connected to anything. SMS/MMS need a cellular data connection (they don’t go using only a wifi network connection). iMessages need a cellular data connection or a wifi network connection.

Why can’t I text Non iPhone users from my iPhone?

The reason you’re not able to send to non-iPhone users is that they don’t use iMessage. It sounds like your regular (or SMS) text messaging isn’t working, and all your messages are going out as iMessages to other iPhones. When you try to send a message to another phone that doesn’t use iMessage, it won’t go through.

How do I send iMessage instead of SMS?

Send messages as texts only when iMessage is unavailable

1. Go to Settings > Messages.
2. Toggle Send as SMS switch to on.

Why is iMessage not working on my phone?

iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage. iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient’s device.